event correlation

Event correlation on Windows systems involves linking related security audit events to reconstruct a complete activity timeline. A common challenge is connecting Event ID 4660 (object deletion) with Event ID 4663 (access attempt) to identify which file or folder was deleted and by whom. Since ID 4660 lacks file or folder names, correlation relies on shared fields such as Handle ID, Process ID, or Object Server. By matching these fields across events, administrators can determine that a specific user deleted a named file, enabling accurate forensic analysis and accountability tracking in enterprise environments.